How to get from Houston to Kansas City

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Austin: about 5h 55m including the connection. Other options: via Dallas. Two tickets from $178.

Flights from Houston to Kansas City

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Austin
5h 55m
two tickets, via Dallas
$178
connection options
2
straight-line distance
647 mi (1,041 km)
fastest
Via Austin
5h 55m
with the connection
Houston to Austin flight 1h
Connection of about 3h
Austin to Kansas City flight 1h 55m
two ticketsfrom $512
Via Dallas
6h 2m
with the connection
Houston to Dallas flight 1h 27m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Kansas City: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Kansas City flight 1h 35m
two ticketsfrom $178

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Houston to Kansas City?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Austin.
What is the fastest way to fly from Houston to Kansas City?
Via Austin: 1h to the connection, 1h 55m after it, about 5h 55m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Houston to Kansas City with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $178. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Houston and Kansas City?
Austin (5h 55m total) and Dallas (6h 2m total).
How far is Kansas City from Houston?
647 mi (1,041 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.